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Street named after beloved staff member at CDU
Charles Darwin University (CDU) has recognised one of its longest-serving and beloved staff members by naming a street after them at its Casuarina campus.
Ken Suter Drive was recently named after Special Projects Manager and former Chief Financial Officer at CDU, Ken Suter, who has been a staff member at the University for more than 17 years.
As part of his role at CDU, Mr Suter has worked on several major building projects, managing the establishment of the Higher Education Building in Alice Springs, the Australian Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education, and the CDU Chancellery in Casuarina.
Mr Suter also managed the design and construction of the Northern Australia Centre for Oil and Gas in 2012, CDU’s Waterfront Campus and the Trades Training Facility in 2014 and won the President’s Award in the 2021 NT Architecture Awards for his contributions to architecture in the Northern Territory.
CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman said naming the street at the Casuarina campus after Mr Suter symbolises the long-lasting legacy of his work.
“The naming of Ken Suter Drive recognises Mr Suter’s extraordinary work and contributions to the University for almost two decades,” Professor Bowman said.
“He has helped shape our campuses, our infrastructure, facilities and finance. The work that he has done is beyond measure and continues to influence the University to this day.”
Receiving this special honour, Mr Suter acknowledged the individuals who have helped build the University over time.
“While I am very grateful for the honour, I do need to acknowledge the many people both within the University and in Darwin who have contributed to what we have all achieved over the years,” Mr Suter said.
CDU Director of Property and Facilities, Tom Lacey, said Mr Suter’s dedication and continuous work for the University is to be commended.
“Mr Suter has been an integral part of CDU from its inception and transition from the Northern Territory University,” Mr Lacey said.
“He has worked tirelessly for CDU with such a strong dedication that goes beyond simply doing his job. His outstanding ethics and professionalism continue to represent CDU at the highest levels of community.”
Ken Suter Drive is located at CDU’s Casuarina campus, connecting University Drive South and Lakeside Drive next to the Sports Oval.
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